Check out ‘The Prototype’ and two other Star Wars pieces from illustrator Benjamin Carre at ConceptArt.org.
Nothing says ‘gangster’ like a giant slug
What list of fearsome movie gangsters would be complete without Jabba the Hutt? I don’t see any of those other slackers making bikini girls dance for them or displaying those who’ve wronged them in the form of giant foil-wrapped candy bars, do you?
Geek sweets: Good food, yes!
Haven’t you ever wanted to take a little chomp at Yoda’s ears? No? What if he was a cookie? (Or, what about Vader?)
Also, cakes, as found by our own Heather W.: Jabba, stormtrooper, Yoda, ewok, R2-D2 and the Millennium Falcon, all part of Great White Snark’s Geeky Cake of the Week feature.
The catchup: Wednesday morning reading list
IN THE NEWS
- Discovery declared safe for re-entry.
- George Lucas received the Irving M. Levin award earlier this week. We’ve known about the award for some time, but hardcore Lucas-watchers will appreciate this report from the event.
- Fractal Matter posts the second part of their Rick McCallum interview.
- Video: Buckingham Palace greets Saudi king with the Imperial March. Snicker.
FANDOM
- TK-7602’s step-by-step on the making of the Jabba puppet. Hey, you never know when you’re going to need a crime lord.
- Brad Pitt and Maddox Jolie-Pitt had a Star Wars Halloween.
- Mad offices home to Star Wars pinball machine.
PEOPLE
- Carrie Fisher’s 30 Rock appearance is now online.
- Hayden Christensen signs on to Beast of Bataan, while Natalie Portman now has a two-year production deal.
- The Void interviews Dave Prowse.
GEAR
- Merchandise: Star Wars ‘costume’ t-shirts at Urban Outfitters Folks, this really will not make you cool. No, it won’t.
- This wee felt Leia pin (among others) might, though.
ONE FOR THE ROAD
- Top ten other things that Han shot that didn’t shoot at him first. Warning: Bitter fanboy. But a mildly amusing bitter fanboy!
Vile gangster takes to the streets
The New England Garrison’s Jabba puppet made his debut on Sunday. TK-7602 reports.
Fan Art: Jabba’s Palace
Be sure to click through to see the whole thing.
An awesome Jabba the Hutt by artist Richard Whitters. There’s also a colorized version by DA user DoNotThrowAway.
Video du jour: Deader than Alderaan
A stand-up comic at Jabba’s Palace? There’s no way that could end well. Some language. (via James)
The LOLcat strikes at midnight!
In addition to Cute Overload’s Wookieedog, Wednesday brought Jabba cat from I Can Has Cheezburger:
Ho ho ho!
Life-sized Jabba the Hutt on eBay. I’d tell you more, but it’s not in English. I can tell you it’s a pretty good likeness. (via Jedinet)